Women in Transition

SPRING 2012 FASHION TRENDS!!!

2012-02-22T09:06:00.000-08:00

Neon
Peter Som
The color-blocking trend gets a fun, fresh facelift with Peter Som's latest collection of high-voltage neons against '60s-style silhouettes

Neon
Ruffian
It was hard to know just where to look when this look came down the runway. The shock of yellow against the blue and green skirt was graphic color blocking at its most extreme.

Neon
Nanette Lepore
If there was any question about neon being the upcoming color family of choice, Nanette Lepore's collection quieted all queries. From the ultraviolet lipstick to the brighter-than-brightly crafted handbags, every look was truly spellblinding.

Art Deco Graphics
Milly
Michelle Smith offered up a lesson in geometry with her latest collection for the brand. The vibrant linear prints and clean shapes — not to mention the adorable retro neck scarf — made us more than happy for the crash course.

Graphic Florals
Cynthia Rowley
There were no shrinking violets at Rowley's spring show. What might otherwise be an overly girly (Lisa Frank-inspired, perhaps?) flower pattern, got an edgy twist when juxtaposed against metallic gold and black leather.

BOBBY BROWN (THE KING OF R&B)!

2012-02-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Robert "Bobby" Baresford Brown was born on February 5th, 1969 in Boston, USA. At the age of 11, Bobby was already singing with his friends Michael, Ralph and Ricky (later Ronnie as well). Maurice Star, music impresario, transformed them into the group New Edition.
Bobby released albums ( ) with New Edition (including well-known songs as "Candy Girl", "Lost In Love", "Mr Telephone Man" (Bobby was the lead singer for this song) and "Cool It Now") before leaving and starting a solo career in 1986.

His first solo album, out in 1986, was "King Of Stage" and included songs as "Girlfriend", "King Of Stage", "Spending Time".

In 1988, Fans discovered his new album "Don't Be Cruel" with 9 songs including "Don't Be Cruel", "My Prerogative", "Every Little Step", "Roni".

In 1989, "Dance! ...Ya Know It!" was realised. Bobby also sang 2 songs for "Ghostbusters II" soundtrack: "We're Back" and "On Our Own". And Bobby started a tour.

Bobby was arrested during his 1989 Tour for lewd conduct onstage. And rumors started. Of the rumors, Bobby told a reporter,"It bothers me. It hurts my mother even more because she raised her child different than everyone is making him out to be."

After the tour, Bobby went to Atlanta with his son, Landon, and his father, Herbert. Bobby built a recording studio and formed his own record label.

In 1989, Bobby won a Grammy award, an American Music Award, a Soul Train Music award, The People's choice awards, Performance Magazine's Entertainer of the Year Reader's Pool Award, Nickelodeon's Year-end kids' Awards and got 8 Boston Music Award Nominations.

At the Soul Train Music Awards, Whitney Houston hit his head!?! They first became friends, then, they felt in love. Bobby told "Los Angeles Times", "I may be a B-boy and she may be America's Sweetheart, but it's love. (...)When it happens, you have to grab it. You can't let it go, no matter what anybody else thinks".

In 1992, Whitney & Bobby were on date, parked in an automobile, he pulled a small, unpretendious diamond ring from his vest pocket and handed it to her. She said yes. Bobby took the cheap ring from her hand, put it back in his pocket and gave her a magnificent diamond ring. " I just wanted to see if you would say yes, even if I didn't have nothing", Bobby said.

The ceremony took place in Whitney's house in Mendham Township (New Jersey) on July 18th, 1992 with hundreds of guests including celebrities as Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Nathalie Cole, Donald Trump,...
Then, they came to Europe for a Mediterranean cruise.
"Bobby" album was release the same year and included a duet with Mrs Brown as well as "Good Enough", "Humpin' Around", "Get Away",... (a video with the same titled came out the same year).

In 1993, "Remixes In The Key of B" is released. A remixes album with 2 never recording songs ("She's My Lady" and "I Need You, I want you") and a live performance of "Storm Away". "Making of Humpin Around" video is in sale in 1993 too.
Bobby also became a father for the 4th time in March of a little Bobbi Kristina.

In 1995, Bobby appeared on the soundtrack of "Panthers" as well as in the movie.

In 1996, Bobby joined New Edition for a reunion-album. He also toured with them in the USA (not the whole tour). He also appeared on the soundtrack of "The Preacher's wife" for "Somebody Bigger Than You and I" with Whitney, Faith Evans, Monica, Ralph Tresvant & Johnny Gill.

Bobby filmed a new movie "A thin line between love and hate" with his friend Martin Lawrence ("bad boy", "Martin"..).

In 1997, Fans discovered "Forever", Bobby's new album with uptempo songs as well as romantic songs. According to Bobby, some of the songs were recording in 1992 but he wanted to wait until he was satisfy.

Bobby also toured a lot with his wife Whitney. He tooked the stage during her tours. He even did the opening act with a background singer named...Whitney!
In 2000, Whitney & Bobby took the stage together for a special concert in Las Vegas. And they talked again about a common tour.

2000 is also the year of his "Greatest Hits" with his biggest hits (sometimes in another version than the original) and his song with Glenn Medieros, "She Ain't Worth It".

LETS CONTINUE TO LIFT BOBBY BROWN, AND BOBBI KRISTINA UP IN PRAYER HAS THEY GET THREW THIS TERRIBLE TIME!

A NIGHT OF LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND FELLOWSHIP!

2012-02-20T06:33:00.000-08:00

Women in Transition along with our CEO/President Patricia McKinney celebrated A Night of Love, Laughter, & Fellowship. Where we danced and celebrated freedom, and liberty. This night was a night to receive direction, correction, love, and than fellowship with one another. It was again another successful night, and event hosted by Women In Transition.

Praying for Bobbi Kristina Brown.

2012-02-18T18:00:00.002-08:00

Let's keep Bobbi Kristina Brown in our prayers as she recovers from the loss of her Mother.

Patricia McKinney weightloss has been a success!!!!

2012-02-14T18:52:00.000-08:00

President Patricia McKinney has been working hard towards her goal, she has already dropped 35 pounds and have 10 more pounds to go and we are Inspire by her Motivation. Ladies P.M.P "We all we Got" Let's Ride....

RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON. GONE TOO SOON.

2012-02-12T15:24:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston was born in a rough neighborhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey. She is the third and youngest child of John and gospel singer Cissy Houston. Her mother, along with cousins Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick and godmother Aretha Franklin are all notable figures in the gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, and soul genres. Houston was raised a Baptist, but was also exposed to the Pentecostal church.

After the 1967 Newark riots, the family moved to a middle class area in West Orange, New Jersey when she was four. At the age of eleven, Houston began to follow in her mother's footsteps and started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she also learned to play the piano. Her first solo performance in the church was "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah". When Houston was a teenager, her parents divorced and she continued to live with her mother.

She attended a Roman Catholic single-sex high school, Mount Saint Dominic Academy, where she met her best friend Robyn Crawford, whom she describes as the "sister she never had." While Houston was still in school, her mother continued to teach her how to sing. In addition to her mother, Franklin, and Warwick, Houston was also exposed to the music of Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack, most of whom would have an impact on her as a singer and performer.

Houston spent some of her teenage years touring nightclubs with her mother while Cissy was performing, and she would occasionally get on stage and perform with her mother. In 1977, at age fourteen, she was the lead vocalist on the Michael Zager Band's single "Life's a Party" (the group is known for their 1978 hit "Let's All Chant"). Zager subsequently offered to help obtain a recording contract for the young singer, but Cissy declined, wanting her young daughter to finish school first.

Then in 1978, at age fifteen, Houston sang background vocals on Chaka Khan's hit single "I'm Every Woman", a song she would later turn into a hit for herself on her monstrous-selling soundtrack album The Bodyguard.

She also would sing back-up on albums by Lou Rawls and Jermaine Jackson. In the early 1980s, Houston then started working as a fashion model after a photographer saw her at Carnegie Hall singing with her mother. She appeared as a lead vocalist on a Paul Jabara (famous for writing songs for Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand) album, entitled Paul Jabara and Friends: featuring The Weather Girls, Leata Galloway & Whitney Houston (CBS Records, 1983). She appeared in Seventeen Magazine and became one of the first women of color to grace the cover of Seventeen magazine.

She also appeared in a Canada Dry soft drink commercial. While modeling, she continued her burgeoning recording career by working with producers Michael Bienhorn, Bill Laswell and Martin Bisi on an album they were spearheading called One Down, which was credited to the group Material. For that project, Houston contributed the ballad "Memories". Robert Christgau of the The Village Voice called her contribution "one of the most gorgeous ballads you've ever heard".

Houston had previously been offered several recording agencies (Michael Zager in 1980 and Elektra Records in 1981). In 1983, Gerry Griffith, an A&R representative from Arista Records, saw her performing with her mother in a New York City nightclub and was impressed. He convinced Clive Davis, Arista's label head, to take time to see Houston perform. Davis too was impressed after the performance and offered her a worldwide recording contract, which Houston signed. Later that year, she made her national televised debut alongside Davis on the The Merv Griffin Show.

Houston signed with Arista in 1983 but did not begin work on her album immediately. Arista put forth the deal to make sure no other label signed the singer from under them. Davis wanted to find the right material and right producers for Houston's debut album. Some producers were not deemed right by the label, others had to pass on the project due to prior commitments.

Houston first recorded a duet with Teddy Pendergrass entitled "Hold Me", which appeared on his album, Love Language. The single, released in 1984, gave Houston her first taste of success, becoming a Top 5 R&B hit. It would also appear on her

During the 1980s, MTV was just coming into its own and received harsh criticism for not playing enough videos by black artists. With Michael Jackson breaking down the color barrier for black male artists, Houston did the same for black female artists. She became one of the few black female artists to receive heavy rotation on the network following the success of the "How Will I Know" video. Following Houston's breakthrough, other African-American female artists, such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker, were successful in popular music. Baker commented that "Because of what Whitney did, there was an opening for me... For radio stations, black women singers aren't taboo anymore". Mary J. Blige commented that Houston's inviting her onstage during VH1's Divas Live show in 1999 "opened doors for all over the world".

Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. According to The New York Times, Houston had "revitalized the tradition of strong gospel-oriented pop-soul singing". A number of artists have acknowledged Houston as an influence. Mariah Carey, who was often compared to Houston, said, "Houston has been a big influence on me." She later told USA Today that "none of us would sound the same if Aretha Franklin hadn't ever put out a record, or Whitney Houston hadn't".

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson cites Houston as her biggest musical influence. She told Newsday that she learned from Houston the "difference between being able to sing and knowing how to sing". Leona Lewis, who also has been compared to Houston, cites her as an influence. Lewis has stated that she idolized Houston as a little girl. Beyonc? Knowles told the Globe and Mail that Houston "inspired to get up there and do what did."

Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, P!nk, Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson and Destiny's Child have all cited Houston as a musical inspiration. In 2009, Rolling Stone listed Houston as one of the 100 greatest singers of the rock era.

Houston's debut is currently listed as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine and is on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list. Houston's entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today.

In 1997, the Franklin School in East Orange, New Jersey was renamed to The Whitney E. Houston Academy School of Creative and Performing Arts. In 2001, Houston was awarded the first annual Lifetime Achievement Award by BET.

Black Women are Beautiful - Natural or Otherwise! By: AfroDaddy.com

2012-02-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

All women are beautiful in their own way, but black women are definitely some of the most beautiful women in the world. If you hear the media tell it, you might not think so. Billboards display ads showing a light skinned (or white), long-haired woman as the standard of beauty. TV continues to create shows that depict black women in a negative light (think "Basketball Wives of WTF"). Black rappers continue to create songs and videos dissing dark women in favor of light-skinned, long-haired women.

Commercials bombard women every day with images of them not being pretty enough, thin enough, hair long enough or light enough. Sisters, you are under attack by the corporate-driven media. Their intention: to sow seeds of insecurity and low self-esteem that will force you to spend collective millions on make-up, weaves and designer gear with the hopes of measuring up to a corporate-created false standard of beauty. Let the record show ladies that you do not need to fall into that trap because black women are beautiful - natural or otherwise.

Corporate Media Manipulation

Corporations are in the business of making money. The bigger the corporation, the more money they need to make. Corporations make no money from a woman who thinks she is already beautiful so the corporation needs to make you think you are ugly. They do this by bombarding you with TV, radio, billboard and internet images and messages that show a standard of beauty that is different from what you are.

"To be really cute you need this outfit" - BUY MY PRODUCT

"To be beautiful your hair needs to shine" - BUY MY PRODUCT

"To be attractive your skin needs to glow" - BUY MY PRODUCT

"You are ugly, but if you buy my products you will be beautiful" - BUY MY PRODUCTS NOW!

Proctor and Gamble (the world's largest advertiser) performed a recent study that found that 71% of black women feel they're portrayed worse than other women in media and advertising. Despite that, black women spend on average three times more than the general market on beauty products. Proctor& Gamble - mission accomplished.

Negative Media Portrayal

Why are the "Basketball Wives of LA" overweight and haggard while the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" are thin and fine? You mean to tell me that with all the players in the NBA you can't find 6 beautiful black women for your show? Adding insult to injury, the one "media-defined attractive" Basketball Wife isn't even a wife; she's a toss-up who neglects and abuses her child.

Today's rap videos constantly show black male rappers with latina, white or light skinned black women as the ones they lust after and fawn over. If the videos contain a slew of of black women they are all "dropping it"; shaking their asses and gyrating like over-sexed she-savages. The content, casting and message of these TV shows and videos are 100% big corporation and media driven. Thousands of high-payed executives spend countless hours casting these shows and videos to make sure the image of black women is crafted exacly as they intend it - negative.

No disrespect to Nicki Minaj. She is caught up in the corporate trap that has allowed her to make millions of dollars at the expense of millions of women. The Basketball Wives are getting paid big money to act crass on TV. Sisters what I am saying is that you don't have to emulate them.

What Black Men Really Want

For better or worse men are simple creatures. Black men are no different than anybody else. Black men do not want fake boobs, fake breasts, fake hair and funky attitude. We just want an attractive woman without a bunch of drama.

Most black women look just as good in jeans and a t-shirt as they do in $10,000 Gucci jacket.

Most black women look just as good with an afro as they do with a $1,000 weave

Most black women look great with little or no makeup

Most black women who work out and eat right will have a better body than one with plastic boobs and butt

Most black women are just as pleasant as any any other type of women

Sisters, you have a natural glow. You don't need all that make up. You have strong and sexy bodies and built-in curves. Plastic body part additions are not necessary. A black man (or any man) will NEVER discount an attractive woman just because she doesn't have designer gear. If he does you damn sure don't want him anyway. The media may do their best to shape our ideals of beauty but no amount of media manipulation can change the human condition. A fit and toned body, a feminine haircut and a nice attitude will attract all the black men you can handle and save you hundreds of dollars a month in the process. If you want to spend money on makeup, salons and hairdos, do it for yourself - not because the media tells you that you have to. Either way you go, always remember that you are beautiful - natural or otherwise.

JOHN HANSON (THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT).

2012-02-08T09:38:00.000-08:00

I know this posting will stir controversty but George Washington was not the first President of the U.S. Let's take a look at history.

A "Black" Man, A Moor, John Hanson Was the First President of the United States! 1781-1782 A.D.??? George Washington was really the 8th President of the United States! George Washington was not the first President of the United States. In fact, the first President of the United States was one John Hanson. Don't go checking the encyclopedia for this guy's name - he is one of those great men that are lost to history. If you're extremely lucky, you may actually find a brief mention of his name.

The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land). Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country.

John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates refused to run against him, as he was a major player in the revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress. As the first President, Hanson had quite the shoes to fill. No one had ever been President and the role was poorly defined. His actions in office would set precedent for all future Presidents. He took office just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost immediately, the troops demanded to be paid. As would be expected after any long war, there were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result, the soldiers threatened to overthrow the new government and put Washington on the throne as a monarch.

All the members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson as the only guy left running the government. He somehow managed to calm the troops down and hold the country together. If he had failed, the government would have fallen almost immediately and everyone would have been bowing to King Washington. In fact, Hanson sent 800 pounds of sterling siliver by his brother Samuel Hanson to George Washington to provide the troops with shoes.

Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops off American soil, as well as the removal of all foreign flags. This was quite the feat, considering the fact that so many European countries had a stake in the United States since the days following Columbus. Hanson established the Great Seal of the United States, which all Presidents have since been required to use on all official documents.

President Hanson also established the first Treasury Department, the first Secretary of War, and the first Foreign Affairs Department. Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday of every November was to be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today.

The Articles of Confederation only allowed a President to serve a one year term during any three year period, so Hanson actually accomplished quite a bit in such little time. Six other presidents were elected after him - Elias Boudinot (1783), Thomas Mifflin (1784), Richard Henry Lee (1785), Nathan Gorman (1786), Arthur St. Clair (1787), and Cyrus Griffin (1788) - all prior to Washington taking office. So what happened? Why don't we ever hear about the first seven Presidents of the United States?

It's quite simple - The Articles of Confederation didn't work well. The individual states had too much power and nothing could be agreed upon. A new doctrine needed to be written - something we know as the Constitution. And that leads us to the end of our story. George Washington was definitely not the first President of the United States. He was the first President of the United States under the Constitution we follow today. And the first seven Presidents are forgotten in history.

MADAME CJ WALKER (SARAH BREEDLOVE).

2012-02-06T06:13:00.000-08:00

Born as Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, Madame C. J. Walker started her descent through life. She was born to Owen and Minerva Breedlove. Her family lived and worked on a cotton plantation in Delta, Louisianna. Sarah had one older sister, Louvenia, and one older brother, Alex. She was the first person in her family to be born free. The Breedloves worked incredibly hard and could not afford to miss even one day of work. As soon as Sarah was old enough, she too started to work.

When Owen and Minerva died in a yellow fever epidemic, the three Breedlove children tried to work the family's land on their own, but without the aid of two adults it was virtually impossible. Alex took it upon himself in these hard times to move to Vicksburg and seek out some work. Leaving Sarah and Louvenia alone on the farm. Just to make enough money to stay alive, Sarah and Louvenia worked from dawn until dusk everyday at their washtubs. The only few moments of Sarah's day that were for her was spent sitting on the riverbank near her cabin.

In 1878, another yellow fever epidemic reared it's ugly head and more than 3,000 people in the vicinity of Vicksburg died. In addition, the cotton crop failed that year. Hence making many, including Sarah and Louvenia, homeless. The girls moved across the river hoping to find work, as did others.

The white population in Vicksburg was none too pleased with the sudden burst of African Americans in their town. As a result, the Breedlove girls were in constant fear of racist groups such as the Klu Klux Klan and other cliques of the same nature and goal. Eleven-year-old Sarah long to get away from the town and start a new life for herself. She was also fed up with her brother-in-law, Willie Powell, because he was "Cruel and comtemptuous."

When Sarah was fourteen, she fled from Vicksburg to "get a life of her own." She then married a Vicksburg laboror named Moses McWilliams. She had a feeling that his name might be a nice sign and had a nice ring to it. Sarah and Moses did what they could to earn a decent living. During their marrige, Moses worked doing anything he could, and Sarah was a washerwoman once again.

When June 6, 1885 rolled around, Sarah had a little baby girl. She and Moses named their bundle of joy Lelia. After Lelia was born, Sarah's workload was almost doubled. Not only because she had to work AND look after a baby, but also because she wanted to make enough money so Lelia would have an easier childhood than her own.

Moses died in 1887 leaving Sarah with the responsibility of raising a child alone. She was twenty and she had no intention of going back to her sister's home, but she did not know what to do on her own. She then learned, after asking the neighbors, that there was a lot of job opportunities in St. Louis as a laundress, and that the wages were better. So she moved to St. Louis.

It was then that Sarah sent her daughter to school. As the years passed, Sarah saved as much as she could so that when Lelia graduated from high school her proud mother would have enough money to send her to Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee. About that time, Sarah remarried. Her second husband was John Davis. He was a heavy drinker and so Sarah divorced him before Lelia actually went to college.

When Sarah went to the festivities where delegates of the National Association of Colored Women, she saw the incredably well groomed Margret Washington. This got her thinking about her own apperance, and she thought that if she looked like that she would be more self-confident. Sarah had nice clothes and a good completion, but she was self-conscious about her hair. It was patchy and broken and revealed her scalp in several places. Since many women shared Sarah's hair problem, she decided to try some different hair products, but didn't have much success. Then she thought that maybe if she thought up her own hair formula, one that actually worked, she could make a quaint little business for herself.

Sarah left St. Louis because in St. Louis she would be in competition with the Poro company. She moved to Denver, Colorado on July 21, 1905. There she experimented a little more to perfect her product. She came up with three final formulas. They were called the Wonderful Hair Grower, Vegetable Shampoo, and Glossince. She sold them door to door.

Her advertisements had a picture of her before and a picture of her after. She stated that her well groomed and long hair was like that because of her hair products. Sarah kept in touch with her friend, Charles Joseph Walker of St Louis. One day he showed up in person in Denver. On January 4, 1906, Sarah McWilliams became Madame C. J. Walker.

Madame Walker's hair products were soon making $10 a week, which was quite an up from just $1. She also went on many sales trips to sell her wonderful hair products.
In 1908, Madame Walker and her daughter moved to Pittsburgh and opened up the Lelia College. It was a college that was actually a beauty parlor and a training school. When you graduate from this college you became a "hair culturist".

Madame Walker's business spread like wildfire in Pittsburgh in the two years she was there. Even though Pittsburgh was a fine city for her business, Walker wanted to find a city that could house her national headquarters. She decided, in 1910, that Indianapolis, Indiana was the spot for her. That is where you can find the Walker Theatre.

ROSA LOUISE PARKS.

2012-02-03T07:16:00.000-08:00

Rosa Louise Parks was nationally recognized as the "mother of the modern day civil rights movement" in America. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white male passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, December 1, 1955, triggered a wave of protest December 5, 1955 that reverberated throughout the United States. Her quiet courageous act changed America, its view of black people and redirected the course of history.

Mrs. Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley, February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was the first child of James and Leona Edwards McCauley. Her brother, Sylvester McCauley, now deceased, was born August 20, 1915. Later, the family moved to Pine Level, Alabama where Rosa was reared and educated in the rural school. When she completed her education in Pine Level at age eleven, her mother, Leona, enrolled her in Montgomery Industrial School for Girls (Miss White's School for Girls), a private institution. After finishing Miss White's School, she went on to Alabama State Teacher's College High School. She, however, was unable to graduate with her class, because of the illness of her grandmother Rose Edwards and later her death.

As Rosa Parks prepared to return to Alabama State Teacher's College, her mother also became ill, therefore, she continued to take care of their home and care for her mother while her brother, Sylvester, worked outside of the home. She received her high school diploma in 1934, after her marriage to Raymond Parks, December 18, 1932. Raymond, now deceased was born in Wedowee, Alabama, Randolph County, February 12, 1903, received little formal education due to racial segregation. He was a self-educated person with the assistance of his mother, Geri Parks. His immaculate dress and his thorough knowledge of domestic affairs and current events made most think he was college educated. He supported and encouraged Rosa's desire to complete her formal education.

Mr. Parks was an early activist in the effort to free the "Scottsboro Boys," a celebrated case in the 1930's. Together, Raymond and Rosa worked in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP's) programs. He was an active member and she served as secretary and later youth leader of the local branch. At the time of her arrest, she was preparing for a major youth conference.

After the arrest of Rosa Parks, black people of Montgomery and sympathizers of other races organized and promoted a boycott of the city bus line that lasted 381 days. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was appointed the spokesperson for the Bus Boycott and taught nonviolence to all participants. Contingent with the protest in Montgomery, others took shape throughout the south and the country. They took form as sit-ins, eat-ins, swim-ins, and similar causes. Thousands of courageous people joined the "protest" to demand equal rights for all people.

Mrs. Parks moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1957. In 1964 she became a deaconess in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME).

Congressman John Conyers First Congressional District of Michigan employed Mrs. Parks, from 1965 to 1988. In February, 1987, she co-founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development with Ms. Elaine Eason Steele in honor of her husband, Raymond (1903-1977). The purpose is to motivate and direct youth not targeted by other programs to achieve their highest potential. Rosa Parks sees the energy of young people as a real force for change. It is among her most treasured themes of human priorities as she speaks to young people of all ages at schools, colleges, and national organizations around the world.

The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development's "Pathways to Freedom program, traces the underground railroad into the civil rights movement and beyond. Youth, ages 11 through 17, meet and talk with Mrs. Parks and other national leaders as they participate in educational and historical research throughout the world. They journey primarily by bus as "freedom riders" did in the 1960's,the theme: "Where have we been? Where are we going?"

As a role model for youth she was stimulated by their enthusiasm to learn as much about her life as possible. A modest person, she always encourages them to research the lives of other contributors to world peace. The Institute and The Rosa Parks Legacy are her legacies to people of good will.

Mrs. Parks received more than forty-three honorary doctorate degrees, including one from SOKA UNIVERSITY, Tokyo Japan, hundreds of plaques, certificates, citations, awards and keys to many cities. Among them are the NAACP's Spingarn Medal, the UAW's Social Justice Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Non - Violent Peace Prize and the ROSA PARKS PEACE PRIZE in 1994, Stockholm Sweden, to name a few. In September 1996 President William J. Clinton, the forty second President of the United States of America gave Mrs. Parks the MEDAL OF FREEDOM, the highest award given to a civilian citizen.

Published Act no.28 of 1997 designated the first Monday following February 4, as Mrs Rosa Parks' Day in the state of Michigan, her home state. She is the first living person to be honored with a holiday.

She was voted by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most Influential people of the 20th century. A Museum and Library is being built in her honor, in Montgomery, AL and will open in the fall of the year 2000 (ground breaking April 21, 1998). On September 2, 1998 The Rosa L. Parks Learning Center was dedicated at Botsford Commons, a senior community in Michigan. Through the use of computer technology, youth will mentor seniors on the use of computers. (Mrs. Parks was a member of the first graduating class on November 24, 1998). On September 26, 1998 Mrs. Parks was the recipient of the first International Freedom Conductor's Award by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She attended her first "State of the Union Address" in January 1999. Mrs. Parks received a unanimous bipartisan standing ovation when President William Jefferson Clinton acknowledged her. Representative Julia Carson of Indianapolis, Indiana introduced H. R. Bill 573 on February 4, 1999, which would award Mrs. Rosa Parks the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor if it passed the House of Representatives and the Senate by a majority. The bill was passed unanimously in the Senate on April 19, and with one descenting vote in the House of Representatives on April 20. President Clinton signed it into law on May 3, 1999. Mrs. Parks was one of only 250 individuals at the time, including the American Red Cross to receive this honor. President George Washington was the first to receive the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. President Nelson Mandela is also listed among the select few of world leaders who have received the medal.

In the winter of 2000 Mrs. Parks met Pope John-Paul II in St. Louis, MO and read a statement to him asking for racial healing. She received the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Television series, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, "Black like Monica". Troy State University at Montgomery opened The Rosa Parks Library and Museum on the site where Mrs. Parks was arrested December 1, 1955. It opened on the 45th Anniversary of her arrest and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

"The Rosa Parks Story" was filmed in Montgomery, Alabama May 2001, an aired February 24, 2002 on the CBS television network. Mrs. Parks continues to receive numerous awards including the very first Lifetime Achievement Award ever given by The Institute for Research on Women & Gender, Stanford University. She received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda award for peace and on October 29, 2003 Mrs. Parks was an International Institute Heritage Hall of fame honoree. On February 4, 2004 Mrs. Parks 91st birthday was celebrated at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. On December 21, 2004 the 49th Anniversary of the Mrs. Parks' arrest was commemorated with a Civil Rights and Hip-Hop Forum at the Franklin Settlement in Detroit, Michigan.

On February 4, 2005 Mrs. Parks' 92nd birthday was celebrate at Calvary Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. Students from the Detroit Public Schools did "Willing to be Arrested," a reenactment of Mrs. Parks arrest. February 6, 2005 Mrs. Parks received the first annual Cardinal Dearden Peace Award at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Detroit, MI. February 19 - 20, composer Hannibal Lokumbe premiered an original symphony "Dear Mrs. Parks." Mr. Lokumbe did this original work as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's " Classical Roots Series." The beginning of many events that will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Mrs. Parks' arrest December 1, 1955.

Mrs. Parks has written four books, Rosa Parks: My Story: by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins, Quiet Strength by Rosa Parks with Gregory J. Reed, Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue With Today's Youth by Rosa Parks with Gregory J, Reed, this book received the NAACP's Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, (Children's) in 1996 and her latest book, I AM ROSA PARKS by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins, for preschoolers.

A quiet exemplification of courage, dignity, and determination; Rosa Parks was a symbol to all to remain free. Rosa Parks made her peaceful transition October 24, 2005.

Womenintransition Blogtalk Radio coming soon.

2012-02-02T05:40:00.000-08:00

A Night of Love, Fun and Laughter!! Feburary 17th 2012

2012-01-31T17:18:00.000-08:00

We are going to have a "Great" Time on this evening.

THE HISTORY OF COSMETICS.

2012-01-30T08:26:00.000-08:00

Eye shadow is a cosmetic that is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows. It is commonly used to make the wearer's eyes stand out or look more attractive.

Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one's eyes, complements the eye color, or simply draws attention to the eyes. Eye shadow comes in many different colors and textures. It is usually made from a powder and mica, but can also be found in liquid, pencil, or mousse form.

Many people use eye shadow simply to improve their appearance, but it is also commonly used in theatre and other plays, to create a memorable look, with bright and even ridiculous colors. Depending on skin tone and experience, the effect of eye shadow usually brings out glamor and gains attention. The use of eye shadow attempts to replicate the natural eye shadow that some women exhibit due to a natural contrasting pigmentation on their eyelids. Natural eye shadow can range anywhere from a glossy shine to one's eyelids, to a pinkish tone, or even a silver look.

Nail polish, or nail varnish, is a lacquer applied to human fingernails or toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate.

The Incas decorated their fingernails with pictures of eagles, but it is unclear how the practice of coloring nails progressed following these beginnings. Portraits from the 17th and 18th centuries include shiny nails.

By the turn of the 19th century, nails were tinted with scented red oils, and polished or buffed with a chamois cloth, rather than simply polished. English and US 19th century cookbooks had directions for making nail paints. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, women pursued a polished rather than painted look by massaging tinted powders and creams into their nails, then buffing them shiny. One such polishing product sold around this time was Graf's Hyglo nail polish paste. Some women during this period painted their nails with clear, glossy varnish applied with a camel-hair brush. When automobile paint was created around 1920, it inspired the introduction of colored nail glosses.

Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, cake, or cream—the modern mascara product has various formulas; however, most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives.

Make-up was considered unsightly and uncouth in Western culture up until the Victorian era. During the Victorian era, social opinion shifted radically towards the promotion of cosmetics, and women were known to spend a majority of their day occupied with beauty regimens. Great efforts were made to create the illusion of long, dark eyelashes. Attempting this, Victorian women made a type of mascara in their own homes. They would heat a mixture of ash or lampblack and elderberry juice on a plate and apply the heated mixture to their eyelashes.

The product that people would recognize as mascara today did not develop until the nineteenth century. A chemist named Eugene Rimmel developed a cosmetic using the newly invented petroleum jelly. The name Rimmel became synonymous with the substance and still translates to “mascara” in the Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Romanian, and Persian languages today.

Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women. The use of lipstick dates from the ancient times.

Ancient Mesopotamian women were possibly the first women to invent and wear lipstick. They crushed semi precious jewels and used them to decorate their lips. Women in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization applied lipstick to their lips for face decoration. Ancient Egyptians extracted red dye from fucus-algin, 0.01% iodine, and some bromine mannite, which resulted in serious illness. Cleopatra had her lipstick made from crushed carmine beetles, which gave a deep red pigment, and ants for a base. Lipsticks with shimmering effects were initially made using a pearlescent substance found in fish scales.

During the Islamic Golden Age the notable Arab Andalusian cosmetologist Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (Abulcasis) invented solid lipsticks, which were perfumed sticks rolled and pressed in special molds, and he described them in his Al-Tasrif.[citation needed] In Medieval Europe, lipstick was banned by the church and was thought to be used as an 'incarnation of Satan', cosmetics being 'reserved' for prostitutes

Foundation is a skin coloured cosmetic applied to the face to create an even, uniform colour to the complexion, to cover flaws, and, sometimes, to change the natural skintone. Foundation applied to the body is generally referred to as "body painting".

The use of cosmetics to enhance the complexion has been known since antiquity. “Face painting” is mentioned in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 23:40). Ancient Egyptians used foundation. In 200 B.C., ancient Greek women applied white lead powder and chalk to lighten their skin. It was considered fashionable for Greek women to have a pale complexion. Roman women also favoured a pale complexion. Wealthy Romans favoured white lead paste, which can lead to disfigurements and death. Men also wore makeup to lighten their skin tone. They would use white lead powder, chalk, and creams to lighten their skin tone. The cream is made out of animal fat, starch and tin oxide. The fat would be made from animal carcasses and they heated the carcasses to remove any color. Tin oxide is made out of heating tin metal in air. The animal fat provides a smooth texture, while the tin oxide provided color to the cream.

In the late 18th century and early 19th century, Victorian women wore little or no makeup. Queen Victoria abhored make-up and deemed that it was only appropriate for prostitutes and loose women to wear make-up. It was only acceptable for actors or actresses to wear make-up. In the late 19th century, women would apply a whitening mixture made out of zinc oxide, mercury, lead, nitrate of silver, and acids. Some women stayed out of the sun, ate chalk, and drank iodine to achieve whiteness.

Taking Photography to a "New level"

2012-01-27T10:10:00.000-08:00

This is Just Stunning!!!

Patricia Photos Taken By Anton Photography

2012-01-27T06:48:00.001-08:00

THE QUEEN OF FASHION!

2012-01-25T11:29:00.000-08:00

Women In Transition CEO/President Patricia McKinney. She is the Queen and First lady of Fashion. She is also known as the New Age Jackie Onassis bringing fashion to a higher level of uniqueness. She is also promoting healthy weight loss. Check out more about her weight loss blog. www.pmpweightloss.blogspot.com.

HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL STYLE!

2012-01-23T11:50:00.000-08:00

How do you like to dress? Are you wild or more conservative? Do you prefer business formal or casual comfort? Is your current wardrobe classically elegant or fashion forward? Consider the persona you want to present to the world.

Think about:
•Your age. Clothing should always be age-appropriate. If you've got grandchildren and you're dressing like them, there's a problem. It's OK to want to look youthful -- just make sure your outfits suit your stage of life.
•Your occupation. You wouldn't wear jeans and a cut-off T-shirt to work at a law firm, and you wouldn't wear super-high heels and a short skirt to teach kindergarteners. Use your profession as your guide when you shop. Once you've got an appropriate ensemble for your job, jazz it up with a few accessories to add your own personal flair.
•Your lifestyle. Stiletto heels are just fine for the city, but they'll make you stick out like a sore thumb if you live way out in the country. Fashion should combine form and function, and it should fit well with your surroundings.

Remember that you don't need to buy designer duds to express your personal style. Even jeans and T-shirts can be stylish if you feel comfortable in them and choose the right ones.

Find a celebrity or model (or a few) who best captures the style you want to emulate. Flip through the pages of leading fashion and entertainment magazines to find pictures of your style icons. Cut out those pictures and paste them into a binder or hang them up around your room to inspire you. Don't copycat --just use elements of that celebrity's look as a springboard to create your own style.

Take your own pictures. Carry along a camera or sketchpad as you window shop.

Inspiration can come from a variety of sources. Don't just look at what's hot today. Scour vintage clothing stores and flip through the pages of old magazines and history books so you can see the origins of the latest styles. Look to both modern and classic fashion icons, like Jackie Onassis or Grace Kelly. You might find that your personal style combines elements from both your grandmother's era and your own.

Prophetess and Kristina a Mom to be!!

2012-01-22T16:14:00.000-08:00

The Fashion Diva.

2012-01-19T06:57:00.000-08:00

Pictured above is The CEO/President over Women In Tranition Patricia McKinney. She is young and vibrant, and full of style and uniqueness. We call her the first lady of fashion, because she takes fashion to another level in her own unique way. She teaches women of all cultures and walks of life to be beautiful in your own skin, to love who you are, and also to still be sexy covered up. She is modeling a polka dot pencil skirt out of H&M, Polka dot silk top out of H&M, shoes designed by Halston out of Baker Shoes, and accesories by Temptation Accesories. She is always ready to take on the world, and explore new things within the boundaries of who she is as a Woman, Wife, Mother, Pastor, Prophet, Spiritual Advisor, Mentor, Radio Host, Author, Counselor, Prison chaplin, Motivational Speaker, and Life Coach. Continue to follow her as she make a difference across the globe!

Dr Martin Luther King 1929-1968

2012-01-16T09:14:00.000-08:00

We truly Celebrate a Great Man on today a Man that died for Peace and Justice. We know that you are in such a better place but still after 40 years we are still not in a place that you desired for us too be, But we will still press on and allowed God to lead us and guide us and pray that he sends us another trailblazer like yourself that will have the same vision.You will always be missed Dr King and always will be honored by Millions.

Women In Transition CEO/President Patricia Mckinney

2012-01-12T06:42:00.000-08:00

A before, and after of Patricia McKinney as she continues to stay motivated, excercise daily, eat healthy, and push to her goal weight. She inspires women to live healthy lives, conduct themselves as women at all times, find out who they are without living their dreams or lives threw others, and to know their worth. She is a Women, Wife, Mother, Pastor,Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Advisor, Mentor, Prison Chaplin, Radio Host, CEO/President over Women In Transition, and the PMP Weight Loss Movement. In all the work she does by helping others she still manage to stick to her ealthy eating and weight loss goals. Don't forget to follow her blog,www.pmpweightloss.blogspot.com, where you can get tips on healthy eating habits, at home excercising, and more.

CEO/President Patricia McKinney Book Cover.

2012-01-09T13:17:00.000-08:00

Pictured above is the preview cover of our one and only CEO/President Patricia McKinney, which will be publised and ready for purchase Spring 2012. Stay Tuned.

THE FIRST LADY OF FASHION!

2012-01-05T08:05:00.000-08:00

Pictured above is no other than our CEO/President Patricia McKinney, who is considered in the fashion world as the first lady of fashion. She is very versatile in her wardrobe styles, and can wear any style, any brand, and any color, and bring uniqueness to it. She is modeling a winter white hooded fur coat, camel skin red boots, with the golden tassels, and golden heel designed by Fiona, white skinny jeans designed by inc (Macy's), white ruffled top designed by New York & Company, twisted pin up hair, designed by one of her Assistants Ebony Clark Known as the Fashion (Guru), and Jewelry by Temptation accessory store. She's young and vibrant, and has alot to bring to women of all ages, cultures, and walks of life!

New edition Concert at The Paradise Theatre Bronx Ny 1/1/2012!

2012-01-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

Patricia McKinney at the New Edition concert!

Michael Bivens, & Ricki Bell!

Bobby Brown!

Ralph Tresvant!

Johnny Gill, & Ronnie Devoe!

Ronnie, Bobby, Rickie, Mike, Ralph, & Johnny New Edition!

New Edition is back again. Jan 1st at the Paradise Theatre Bronx Newyork.

2011-12-30T17:00:00.000-08:00

This is going to be a Slamming Concert!! One of thee best Old Skool Groups of all time...and one of my favorites...New Edition

Check-out our CEO Patricia McKinney on her before and after pictures the weightloss is priceless.

2011-12-28T09:46:00.000-08:00

Check out our President Patricia McKinney on her weightloss journeythe weightloss, and during the weight loss. from 220-198 lbs, going strong. Log onto www.pmpweightloss.blogspot.com and Be Blessed..

THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN FASHION.

2011-12-26T05:36:00.000-08:00

The hottest trends in fashion this season are the pleade skirts, and dresses. The best iteams to buy are those high in color pink, blue, green, red, mustard, or even burgundy. You can top colored bottoms with a leaopard vest, black grey, or khaki blazer, with a nice pair of big baddazled earrings, cuff bracelet, cocktail ring, and a nice clutch bag or oversized hand bag. Fashion is art and you have to know fashion in order to be creative, and unique.

2011-12-22T04:46:00.000-08:00

Come one come all. Women in Transition CEO/Founder Patricia McKinney Presents Entrepernuers, and Visionaries. A Black History Month Bussiness Mixer. February 18,2011 from 1-5pm. Contact Vice President Natalie Russell for more info at 203-685-1360.

Self Confidence

2011-12-20T07:43:00.000-08:00

Self-confidence: The first requisite to great undertakings.” Samuel Johnson

Many people yearn to be more self-confident. Yet they have no idea how to achieve that objective. They look at others who have the gift and say, “Hey that’s what I want. I hate feeling unsure of myself. I wish I could stop obsessing about what others think of me and quit worrying about disappointing other people. I want to stop anguishing over my decisions and torturing myself about my mistakes. I think it would be so great to feel self-assured, hold my head up high and stand tall. I’ve never been self-confident. I wish there were a way I could be.”

There is a way. You don’t have to be born with self-confidence. Self-confidence can grow and flourish and ripen and blossom until you actually come to feel as though there is a different person inside of you. Here are some insights that might facilitate the quest.

Learn what a self-confident person is really like. They are not cocky, know-it-all people who don’t care what anybody else thinks. They have their doubts. And make mistakes. And are far from perfect. However, they are willing to acknowledge their inadequacies without dwelling on them. They do this by maintaining a sense of humor, putting problems in perspective, and focusing mainly on what they’ve done right, not wrong.
Though self-confident people do believe in themselves, they don’t try to suffocate others with their ideas or beliefs. They are confident in what they know not only because they read, learn and think but also because they respect their instinct, intuition and the unique body of knowledge that they’ve developed by living life. They realize that one doesn't have to be labeled an “expert” to believe in one's own truths.
Self-confident people don’t undermine their own worth by comparing themselves with others, only to conclude that they aren’t “good enough”. They appreciate their strengths and accomplishments and can acknowledge, without embarrassment, their weaknesses. They don’t live in the “victim” position. Even if something really bad has occurred, they turn it into a challenge, remembering to be grateful for the little things in life.
Self-confident people let the world know who they are. If they want something badly enough, they know they have every right to “go for it.” Yet, they also know that the path will rarely be easy. Mistakes, blunders and failures are part of the learning process. They seek to learn from their mistakes and do not waste time torturing themselves over what “could have been”.
Self-confident people are not obstinate people. If they have an idea about something and it differs from the way another person is thinking about it, they will usually try to look at it from that person’s point of view, see why it makes sense to them. Yet, a confident person’s sense of self is grounded. It does not blow in the wind. Their ideas do not fluctuate based on what others deem are important.
I hope these insights are helpful to you. If so, perhaps one day you will be able to say what the actress Phyllis Rashad once said, simply but eloquently, ” I am just myself and who I am is a lot.”

The Essence Of A Confident Woman!!!

2011-12-20T07:32:00.000-08:00

Patrica is a true definition of a women that's been healed, delivered, and set free. She walks with confidence and assurity with her head held high. She trully is an inspiration to many!

Jeffrey Campbell Winter Collection.

2011-12-19T11:35:00.001-08:00

Self Esteem

2011-12-19T11:25:00.000-08:00

Self Esteem, how does one find it, low self esteem, how does one get it?

Esteem: (definition according to Webster's Dictionary) to value, appraise, estimate, to have great regard for; value highly; favorable opinion, high regard…

To have low self esteem is to not value, or have high regard for yourself. People with low self esteem never feel in charge of their own lives. They often feel like victims. They feel like outsiders, left out, unimportant, etc..

However low self esteem has two faces. One is the personality that seems to always be the underdog, the under achiever, the negative one, the one who says I can’t, I couldn't’t, I shouldn't’t, I have to. The other face is the person who seems very confident, a take charge type of person, very in control, very opinionated, positional, and often in leadership positions. All of this bravado is still a face of low self esteem. This type of person, may exhibit any or all of these traits: when things go wrong, wants to eat other people alive, or is a perfectionist, demanding, and self centered, can’t take criticism, instruction, or direction, is very independent and self sufficient. They may be in leadership positions, and yet not be true leaders. This type of low self esteem will often deny that anything is wrong, because thinking they are in charge is their protection, yet truly being in charge of your life, eliminates anger, irritation, the desire to control others.

When a person truly esteems themselves, will take 100% responsibility For their own lives. They let others make decisions for themselves without trying to be in control, and let others be responsible for their actions. Life lived right is a delicate balance, and we all need help maintaining this balance.

What is the face of true self esteem? Those with true self esteem are in charge of their lives. They take 100% responsibility for everything that happens in their lives. If relationships are not working in their life, they ask, what is it in me that is attracting this type of person or what am I doing to create this situation, instead of blaming the other person,… if only they would, or could do this or that. If their finances are not what they desire, they ask what can I do to change this and they tap into their creative, intuitive side to do this. They do not waste time saying, there is never enough, if only I had a better job, if only, if only. They set about discovering why this is presently their situation.

The Art Of Eye Shadow.

2011-12-16T06:44:00.000-08:00

An easy way to color-match eyeshadows is to keep the shades tonal. In other words, team variations of the same color together. For example, for an everyday look, choose a color family first, then select three shades from it: a light color (as a base), a medium tone (for the eyelid) and a dark shade (to contour). This means if brown was my color family of choice, I would pick a light beige, medium brown and chocolate brown. Similarly, if I chose the gray color family, I would opt for a light silvery gray, gray and charcoal. Get it?

Typically, most eyeshadow compacts (duos, trios, quads and quintets) are coordinated, so these can also be a good place to start when you’re learning. Simply mix and match the colors, and you shouldn’t go too far wrong.

The key to finding out what colors work best for you is to try them. Choose a day when you’re not rushing, and experiment. What’s the worst that can happen? You don’t like the look you’ve created? Bad makeup is far easier to remedy than a bad haircut: simply reach for the makeup remover, erase it and start over.

What Does Fashion Really Mean?

2011-12-16T06:18:00.000-08:00

Fashion is an expression of one's inner self and not a reflection of every one's expectation of what should be expressed. The land of true fashion is a lion's den and you better know what you're up against before throwing yourself into the roaring dungeon of darkness! Okay, maybe that's a bit overboard but hey, you've seen the movies, (the one true source )- the fashion world is brutal and people's understanding and definition of fashion is even more scary.

Basically because it's always about what everyone else is wearing when really; people should see themselves as canvases, each one made for a masterpiece and who wants to enter a gallery where you would swear the artists just pasted and copied each other?

I think that fashion should be seen as something that represents a rhythm but the steps we choose to move to the music with, should be our own- we should move freely and not bound to the must-have-lists. Because seriously, nothing is as refreshing as seeing someone walk down the street in their own little world of awesomeness! So why so scared to stand out, don't be a slave to what the trend pages say - and if you have to, be inspired not numbed and brainwashed to become a 'fashslave'- different is brilliant and who knows, you could absolutely be walking down the street spreading your little share of awesomeness with your genuine uniqueness.

www.fashion.lovelyish.com

Inspire other's

2011-12-13T15:35:00.000-08:00

Ladies to be a good role model you must set a positive example for those that are around you and for those that are watching you from afar, you must live your life with a purpose and doing the right things that are going to help others because there's a lot of women, young and old that are looking for other women that are Strong, Honest, Positive and Motivated that can Inspired them to be all they can be in rough times. So make a "difference' not for yourself but for someone else..

Fashionable Jewelry Trends 2011!

2011-12-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

Fashion Jewelry
Why is fashion jewelry so popular with celebrities? Since these stars are assumed to be rich, why would they buy costume jewelry instead of only expensive jewelry? Because the available fashion jewelry has so many different designs and styles it is impossible not to buy and wear these fabulous fashion accessories. Wood bangles are very hip right now in Hollywood, as well as the rest of the country, and it is unbelievable how many different looks, finishes, and decorations there can be with a simple wood bangle. These fashion jewelry must haves can be painted in vibrant colors, like red, yellow, green, blue, orange, and many other colors. There are also wood bangles which have bone or mother of pearl overlay, with decorations pressed under the lacquer, and other ways to make them unique and different. The wood used for these fashion jewelry pieces can include any type of wood that can be found, and the rarer the wood used is, the more a bracelet from it will cost. Jessica Simpson offers a fabulous wide yellow bangle bracelet created from mango wood in her fashion jewelry collection. Woods commonly used include pine, cherry, walnut, cypress, oak, mahogany, teak, coconut, and many more.

Fall & Winter 2011 Fashion Trends!

2011-12-12T09:03:00.000-08:00

Fall Winter 2011 Fashion Trends for Women.Not that I do not like my high-heeled boots, but more to cry needle tip style pumps – and remains very popular this fall somewhat conciliatory round-toed shoes to scream even better – comfort!They did not look too bad. This special hidden shoe fashion similar to a short dress or skinny jeans in.Of asceticism and frivolous romantic and elegant .Fall/Winter 2011-2012 season offers a wide range of fabulous hairstyles for everyone, regardless of hair color, length and type.

WOMEN IN TRANSITION RED CARPET AFFAIR TRAILER!

2011-12-09T11:53:00.000-08:00

Black History Month

2011-12-08T10:57:00.000-08:00

The PMP Weight Loss Movement! "Persistence, Motivation and Perseverance"

2011-12-08T08:56:00.000-08:00

The PMP weight loss movement planner coming soon. With Personal Advisor Women In Transition CEO/President Patricia McKinney. She will provide free tips on dieting, and excercisng, while eating healthy. This program will help women across the globe get fit and in shape while being inspired, and empowered. Stay Tuned!

Black History Month 2012

2011-12-06T08:46:00.001-08:00

Get Ready!!!!! on February 18th 2012 Womenintransition CEO/President Patricia McKinney Presents" Entrepreneurs and Visionaries a Business Mixer 1-5pm Bridgeport Ct. at City Hall Annex 999 broad st.

For more info on renting a Vendor table contact V.P. Natalie Russell at womenintransiton001@gmail.com or call 1-203-685-1360

This event is Sponsor by
Manifestedgloryministries the Home of Womeintransition

Women in Transition Gala Experience!!!

2011-12-05T08:32:00.000-08:00

Where Beauty Meets Fashion. Patricia McKinney and her Designer Cedi Johnson

2011-11-29T08:23:00.000-08:00

The Red Carpet Affair 11-25-2011 Womenintransition

2011-11-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

More Pics of President Patricia McKinney. The Red Carpet Affair.

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Patricia McKinney at The Red Carpet Affair on 11-25-2011

The Red Carpet Affair was a Success!! President Patricia McKinney and Designer Cedi Johnson. More pics will be coming soon.

2011-11-27T06:05:00.000-08:00

Womenintransition will be Campaigning in April of 2012, But keep your eyes open because on Feb 18th 2012 Womenintransition will be hosting a Business Mixer more details will be given soon. Be Inspired..

Check out Alexander Wang Spring 2012 on Moda Operandi

2011-11-21T13:26:00.000-08:00

Anya Hindmarch brings a little bit of British humor to her tote bags

2011-11-21T13:25:00.001-08:00

Anya Hindmarch Big Ben or Corgi Headline Totes, $295 each via Net-a-Porter.

DKNY Treasure Bag: Carry It, Love It, Treasure It

2011-11-21T12:44:00.000-08:00

This is a great blend of color and texture if you need to amp up a fall look – watch it stand out against grays and blacks, and savor the compliments! Shipping soon to Net-a-Porter for $365.

Leopard Heels and Wedges

2011-11-21T12:41:00.000-08:00

Top Row Left To Right: Steve Madden, Giuseppe Zanotti, Steve Madden.

Bottom Row Left To Right: Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, Charlotte Olympia

Wishlist Pursues Under $100!

2011-11-21T12:39:00.000-08:00

Pick Your Style

2011-11-21T12:37:00.000-08:00

Calm Mondays: What To Wear?

2011-11-21T12:35:00.000-08:00

This Friday!! Is Womenintransition 'Red Carpet Affair'

2011-11-21T05:27:00.000-08:00

Fun, Fashion and Food!! and the Best Dress of the night will win $500.00 dollars.

Rip The Runway: Roberto Cavalli

2011-11-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

Red Bottoms: Stand Up TALL!

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EXPRESS YourSELF!

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HOT or NOT?

2011-11-17T11:42:00.001-08:00

Ready to go Ice Skating in Style?

2011-11-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

Top 9 Warm Sweaters: Hip or Not?

2011-11-17T11:38:00.000-08:00

All The Girls: Spring 2012

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Yves Saint Laurent 2012

2011-11-17T11:31:00.002-08:00

Living Color: November 2011

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Costume National Wedge: Colorblocked and Cuffed

2011-11-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

Cuffs can turn a shy shoe into a bombshell and that’s precisely what happened with the Costume National wedges. These color blocked pumps would have been cute and trendy without the strapped addition, but they would have been a lot less memorable. The leather wedge has the pointed toe that we have been seeing so much more of this season with cut out accents on the tops.These wedges are work friendly and weekend wearable. Pick them up at Zappos for $758.

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 Collection: Down to a Fine Art

2011-11-17T11:21:00.002-08:00

From modern art – slingbacks with the flourishes and wild lines of Picasso – to Pop Art – mules with the bright vivacity of Roy Lichtenstein – and back to Impressionism – pumps with prints that look like Renoir gone wild, checking out Nicholas Kirkwood’s spectacular Spring collection is like taking a tour through the museum. While tripping on acid (at least, I would imagine). It’s sensory overload, in the best way possible!

A doodled, abstract flower is scribbled with an artist’s enthusiasm and other heels, like the jaggedly cut black kid and macramé bootie, aren’t so much paintings as they are all-out sculptures. Explosive pleats of shimmering karung look like hologram fish scales.
There’s a 1950s influence to the delicate slingbacks and wacky kitten-heel mules, even in the 3-D ribbons that adorn some of the sandals, but it really doesn’t get much more original than this. From animated checkered-print napa to laser-cut metallic leather wedges, Kirkwood has taken color-blocking and silhouettes to new levels of creativity.

Heels have been skewered into the most offbeat of shapes. Even the slipper-like flats have geometric little touches, and Kirkwood has given the stiletto an eye-catching bent shape.Lace-fused calf leather? Yes, please! Especially in color combos like yellow and pink, sweet enough to make a little girl swoon. Satin-fused suede? Just as luscious, particularly when you put it on the curviest of teetering wedges.

Etro Silver-Tone Embossed Drop Earrings: Nerves of Steel

2011-11-17T11:21:00.001-08:00

Navajo-inspired, these angular shapes are technically straight out of Santa Fe (think Aztec-print blankets and funky clay knickknacks). But in weighty, oversized silver-tone brass, they look more like steel hardware than American handicrafts. Dark-chocolate marble-enamel inserts bring some textural interest into the mix, but regardless of the detailing, it’s going to take a bold – and statuesque – woman to pull off these doorknockers with panache. I’m torn between deeming them oddly urban-cool or envisioning them behind glass at the Museum of Natural History.On Net-a-Porter for $445.

Jourdan Dunn Opens and Closes Burberry Prorsum’s Fall 2011 Show

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Walk In Style For Fall 2011!

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Importance Of Time

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Benjamin Franklin rightly said "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time - for it is the stuff life is made out of". How often do we sit back and ponder upon the importance of time in our life? Though we all are acquainted with the oft repeated affirmations such as “time and tide wait for none”, do we actually understand the coded meaning of it? It is ultimately a choice we make for ourselves. Whether we want to effectively utilize time or lead a haywire life without purpose, it all depends on our time management skills. Time management is a compact set of established principles, skills, practices and tools which when rightfully applied can help you utilize your precious time and accomplish what you want. Time is a scarce and finite resource and the very foundation of proper time management begins with setting up your personal goal and developing your priorities. Quite often, we take time for granted and indulge in activities which are simply nothing, but a serious waste of time. Like a ticking clock, we should keep moving, involving ourselves in learning new things every minute. Just like each minute contributes to an hour and each hour combine to form an entire day, each small task that you do without wasting time counts in achieving your long term bigger goal in life. This article deals with the importance of time management in our day-to-day living and framing our overall personality.

Importance Of Time Management
You should keep reminding yourself that time is limited. It is a special resource which cannot be stored and saved for later usage. Every man on earth gets the same amount of time each day and how each person utilizes this given time determines his or her eventual success. If you don’t utilize your time wisely, you can never get it back again. It is something which cannot be replenished again.
Time is scarce and you must have had a feeling like there is so much left to do, but very little or no time left to do it. Almost always, we go on to blame our unachieved goals, unpleasant relationships, poor finances and even our inability to get enough exercise to the lack of time. However, time management can help you utilize your time in a better way so that all your tasks of primary, secondary and tertiary importance can be accomplished within a specific limit.

No matter what you want in life, you need time to get it. Anything worthwhile in life needs time to be achieved. If one sits and waits for the right time to achieve his set goal or waits for some free time to get his work done, he has lost the game already. With a limited time span of 24 hours in each day, time management is all about managing your activities in relation to time and ultimately achieving what you want at the end. You need to learn to utilize time in a way so that you find enough time for things that are important to you.

Once you begin to use the improved time management skills and tools, you end up accomplishing more with less effort. Now that you know that time management is in a way a type of self management, you hone yourself in such a way so as to reduce the amount of time you usually wasted. This leaves you with more productive time throughout the day which you can utilize in some other task. This not only allows you to indulge in a wide range of activities, but makes your life a balanced one.

In today’s world, you can spend time in a multiple possible ways. In order to attain success, an intelligent planning on how to utilize the given time needs to be done. Since you have a finite amount of time, it is advisable to choose activities that are of the highest priority to you first. Time management helps you by making conscious choices so that you can spend quality time doing important things that in turn add value to your life.

How Not To Argue

2011-11-14T12:58:00.000-08:00

Each relation in our life holds a great importance whether it’s with your mother, father, siblings, spouse, etc. We love them dearly and want a perfect healthy relationship with them. But sometimes, intentionally or unintentionally, we start arguing with them on petty issues. Also, in between the daily conversation, we involve ourselves in an argument. While healthy argument helps take important decision and makes people look at the other side of the coin (here situation), problem arises when the argument takes shape of a big fight. It brings to an end the peace and tranquility of the house. Also, unhealthy or aggressive argument spoils the sweetness of the relationship between the two. As such, all of us should indulge in ways wherein we can avoid arguing. However, this does not mean not voicing your opinion. It simply means that stating your view point in a decent manner and respecting others set beliefs and thoughts. Absence of argument makes way to happiness and peace. It also promotes healthy relationship. While generation gap is a major reason for argument, the cause of argument varies from relation to relation. To avoid the unpleasantness and nasty goings-on that argument brings along with it, each of us should try not to argue. In the following lines, we have listed ways that would help you in learning the art of ‘how not to argue’.

Ways Of How Not To Argue
Enhance your listening skills. It will make you less defensive and allow you to analyze the statement of other person deeply. You should listen to the other person with patience and give a logical approach to the same. Let the other person complete what he/she wants to say. Once he/she is done, give your feedback. This would allow both of you to lay forward your view point. However, make sure that whatever is said is logical and pertains to the present situation.

Never think that you are always right. If people have been correcting you time and again, know that there is some problem which lies inside you. Accept that you have a problem of arguing on small issues and work on it to exclude the same from your behavior. Accepting your weakness will strengthen your relationship. Also, ask them to help you come out of the problem.

Inculcate understanding in yourself. Instead of thinking about your own issues, try to understand the other person’s views, feelings, state of mind, etc. This will help you to talk calmly and make the relationship a strong one. After understanding the other person, your approach will not be illogical or defensive. The feedback will be based on the feelings of both the people and not only yours.

Introspect yourself and increase your self control power. Also, be aware of the place and people around before heading towards an argument. A couple must never involve in the argument in front of their children. It may have a bad impact on them. Respect each other to share great relationship. Similarly, indulging in a heated argument in a public place such as a mall or cinema hall would make people think of you as uncivilized.

Be positive in your thinking. It will exclude negativity from inside and you will have a healthy approach towards any issue. If you have positive nature, you will never get involved in any kind of argument.
Do not make excuses and be truthful. Improve yourself rather than giving explanation all the time.

Now you know how not to involve in any argument. Grab these ways of how not to argue to experience a healthy, happy and loving relationship with each one in your life.

Monika Chiang Laser-Cut Bootie: The One to Watch

2011-11-12T10:09:00.000-08:00

At Monika Chiang for $545.

Burberry Leather-Sleeved Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat: An Ace Up Your Sleeve

2011-11-12T10:08:00.001-08:00

Squared-off shoulders, complete with military-cool epaulets, give you more structure and shape than the traditional trench (which tends to have more movement and give). It’s the same idea, just way more flattering. Who could believe the trusty ol’ standby Burberry staple is suddenly so jaw-droppingly breathtaking? The good girl gone bad has never looked so, well, good! On Net-a-Porter for $1,995.

How To Achieve Goals?

2011-11-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

What does the term ‘goal’ really mean to you? Does it mean accomplishing something big in life, or just doing what you are supposed to do? Well, if you are a student, may be completing a particular part of your homework in a day is your goal, or scoring well in the term exam is your short term goal. If you are a professional, bagging a good job, owning the latest car, and filling your home with latest gadgets may be the only aim in life. Whatever it may be, it is essential to have goals in life in order to achieve success. If you do not have any goals in life, then you wouldn’t know what to do with your life. You become aimless and purposeless. Therefore, it is of the essence to have goals. Nonetheless, just setting some goals is not enough. You should also know how to realize your goals as well. If you are looking for information on how to achieve goals, then here are some neat tips for you to mull over. Scroll down the following sections to learn more about them.

Achieving Goals

Set Goals
First list down all the goals that you want to accomplish. If you are not sure what you want in life, you are just bound to receive the unexpected. Nevertheless, bear in mind that goals should always be sensible and should be accomplishable. Setting unrealistic goals are of no use. Write the most important goals at the top of the list and number them accordingly. This will help you to focus more precisely. You can strike off each goal once it is accomplished. Writing down your goals will also help you to realize your priorities.

Develop Strategies To Achieve Goals
Once you have listed your goals, you need to evaluate and develop strategies to complete your goals. For example, if your goal is to shed some extra pounds, your broad strategy should be dieting and exercises. Nothing can be achieved straightforwardly in life. So, you need a particular strategy and dedication to pull off your goals.

Have Definite Action Plans
Once your broad line of attack is determined, work on your definite action plans. For instance, if dieting and exercising are your broad strategies to your weight loss goal, then your action plan should consist of a healthy diet chart; a healthy way of life, and an appropriate workout routine.

Believe In Yourself
If you want to accomplish your goals and become successful in life, you have to believe in yourself. All successful men and women today are doing well because they believed in themselves and were confident about their capabilities. If you believe in yourself, then you can accomplish the goals you have set for yourself.

Review Your Progress
Make sure you are making progress. Review your progress every week to analyze how far you have reached in accomplishing your goals. If you find you are lagging behind, hire a coach, look for help from family and friends, and above all, try to recognize why your goal is not being met. Find a solution to accomplish your goal.

Be Self Motivated
Self motivation is a must to achieve goals and success in life. Motivational books and CDs are great ways to keep you motivated and will help you to stay focused towards your goals. The more self motivated you are, the easier it is to work towards your objectives.

Oldest Languages

2011-11-12T09:58:00.000-08:00

“For millions of years mankind lived just like the animals, then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination, we learned to talk” goes the line from a well-known song by Pink Floyd. Nothing can capture the power of language better than this! It is only language that released the mind and set the path for greater achievements. This is one facet that separates man from animals, though experts say that certain animals, like dolphins, do use language. Whatever may be the case, only man has used language to its advantage. Languages in humans have evolved from grunts and groans to distinct sounds that specify meaning. Indeed, over the years, the repertoire of languages has become so vast that it defies imagination. Languages itself have gone as much evolution as mankind. To learn how the languages that we speak came to be so refined, it is necessary to study some of the oldest languages in the world, the foundation on which modern language depends. Pointing out a single language as the oldest one is a tough call, just like pointing the oldest civilization in the world. To make matters simpler, this can be only be judged from written documentations that have been excavated from archeological sites. Else, it is very difficult to pin point a language as the oldest, because languages were spoken much before they were written. However, the oral testimony of languages cannot hold the passage of centuries. Read below to know more on some of the oldest languages in the world.

World’s Oldest Languages

Sumerian
The first recorded written account dates back to c. 3200 BC. The written documentation of this language was discovered in the archeological site of Jemdet Nasr in Iraq. Sumerian was the language of the ancient Sumer and is known to have been spoken since the 4th millennium BCE. Sumerian is also designated as a language isolate, as it has no relationship with the other languages.

Akkadian
The Accadian language dates back to c. 2800 BC. It was documented from the Shaduppum region of Iraq. This language was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia and is now extinct. The name of the language was derived from the city of Akkad, a major center of Mesopotamian civilization then. The first texts written in Akkadian appeared during the second half of the 3rd millemium BCE and till date thousands of texts have been excavated. The language served as the medium of communication between two people who do not share a mother tongue, in the Ancient Near East for centuries, until its decline that started around the 8th century BCE.

Egyptian
The indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family, the written records of the language dates back to 3400 BC. Egyptian was first documented from the tomb of Seth-Peribsen. Till the late 7th century AD, it was spoken in the form of Coptic. The modern day version is known as Egyptian Arabic, which steadily replaced the use of Coptic as the language, after the Muslim conquest of Egypt. However, Coptic still exists today,as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.

Eblaite
An extinct Semitic language, Eblaite was prevalent from the c. 2400 BC and was documented from the thousands of tablets excavated from the ruins of the city of Ebla. It was used in the 3rd millennium BCE in the ancient city of Ebla, between Aleppo and Hama, in western modern Syria. Considered to be the second oldest written Semitic language after Akkadian, the language is now extinct.

Minoan
This language was prevalent during the 1700s BC. It was the language of ancient Crete. As of now, it is considered to be a language isolate as its affiliation, if any, to other languages have not yet been ascertained.

Hittite
Hittite dates back to c. 1650 BC. Now an extinct language, it was once spoken by the Hittites people in north-central Anatolia. he language declined after the collapse of the Hittite empire.

Greek
Greek is recognized as one of the world's ‘oldest recorded living languages’. It was documented as early as c. 1400 BC. With a written history of thirty-four centuries, this language is the longest documented of any of the Indo-European language family. The Greek is the native language of the Balkan Peninsula. As of today, Greek is spoken by 13 million people approximately.

Chinese
The Chinese language was documented as early as 11th century BCE. With over a billion speakers, it is one of the major languages that are spoken today. The Chinese language consists of a group of seven linguistic subdivisions or dialects, with Mandarin Chinese accounting for the most number of speakers. The entire group of dialects and linguistic variation is referred to as the Chinese language.

Types Of Humor

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Being funny is an art as well as a science. It is an art when you use it along with tons and tons of creativity; it becomes a science when you benefit from the core principles of humor. Humor as a general body is divided into various sub-groups. It is these sub-groups that help differentiate one style of humor from another style of humor. In any case, however, humor is humor and if it has what it takes to make you smile or laugh, and you can be pretty sure that it doesn’t matter what type of humor it is. However, to better understand humor and be the funny one at all times, it is essential to focus on the different types of humor. Take the time and read your way through the rest of the sections to come for first-hand information on the different types of humor. You can also feel free to apply these different types of humor as you go about your meaningful existence.

Different Kinds Of Humor

Farce
Farce comedy, in other words, is just exaggerated comedy. It’s when comedy knows not its limits. People who make use of farce will always beat around the bush, trying to be funny all the while. Writers too can employ farce in their stories and articles. The stories of P.G. Wodehouse make for perfect examples of how farce can be used to fish out quite a few laughs from the weary souls of men.

Irony
Humor with the assistance of irony is literally all over the place. If you know what irony is, then zeroing in on ironical humor shouldn’t really be a problem. There are various forms of irony. They can extend from verbal irony and dramatic irony to situational irony. However, irony in its truest form occurs when a person trying to be funny places two contrasting situations or scenarios directly opposite each other. For example, wouldn’t it be ironical and so much funnier if a man who hates wine is forced to taste wine for a living? Now this is irony in its truest form and that it is so without the question of doubt.

Satire
Satire refers to the act of making fun of human follies, limitations and blunders, with the hope for a positive change in scenarios laughed at. Satire, without any surprises, works best when used against erring politicians.

Puns
In the hands of a comedian, the pun or puns can be pretty effective when it comes to drawing out peals of laughter from a target audience. Generally speaking, it wouldn’t take too much of efforts for a person who is familiar with puns to make you laugh. Puns are words that sound similar, but have different meanings. So, the clever usage of a pun can pretty much help you be the funny one of any ‘group’ you choose to associate yourself with.

Sarcasm
You use sarcasm when you agree with something said or an opinion shared, however the way you express yourself can make it pretty obvious that you are not really agreeing with the opinion shared. For example, if your friend buys a new bike and brings it over to your place and when you look at it you know you don’t like it. However, with an impish smile on your face, you say it’s the coolest bike you have ever seen. If your friend knows a thing or two about sarcasm, he sure will see right through your sarcasm and probably laugh it off. Thus, you see how powerful a tool sarcasm can be in the hands of a humorous person or even a standup comedian.

Slapstick
Slapstick humor basically refers to physical rumors or the playing of pranks. The term ‘slapstick’ actually comes from the prop that actors used to hit each other with. It was a stick and it made a slap-like sound when employed and hence the name ‘slapstick’. Charlie Chaplin, to this very day, remains to be the most popular comedian to have ever used slapstick humor to his advantage.

What To Wear: Classy Meets Elegance

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Prada Sequin Open-Top Tote: Flash Into View

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This easy, oversized style – no adornments but Prada’s classic plaque and a pair of top-handle straps in patent leather – means you can bring sparkle to market, work, and everywhere in between. Pewter gleams with neutrality and black is naturally the least ostentatious, but don’t live life as a wallflower! Go for the sapphire and shine the way you were meant to. Even in indigo, thanks to Prada’s graceful touch, you can add luster to your day without being inappropriately flashy. At Neiman Marcus for $1,350.

Top 5 Animal-Prints Gone Wrong: Cuddly and Not So Cute

2011-11-10T11:57:00.000-08:00

1) Casadei Mina Canadian Red Fox Bag: This bold little burst of fur might actually be more suited for little Pebbles than mom Wilma. I’m all for a cozy bag every now and then, but this tiger-print fox-fur looks like it truly belongs in caveman times. Inquire at Casadei, $1,900.

2) Il Bisonte Limited Edition Calfskin Shoulder Bag: So the right hippie-rocker chick could possibly make this work, but she would have to be a legit nomad to give this overly rugged cow-print any credibility. For most of us, it will just look we got lost on safari for a few weeks too long. On Luisa Via Roma for $301.

3) Marc by Marc Jacobs Fur Twist-Lock Clutch: Faux fur has never looked so brutal! This animal print is mysterious – and a little too hairy for comfort – but what’s puts this one over the edge is the coiled mouse engraved on the closure. Reaching for that every time I need to get something? No, thanks! On Ssense for $300.

4) Elena Ghisellini Lara Mumasky Fur and Nappa Top-Handle: Technically, print is only incorporated through the Davy Crokett-esque ’coon tail, but an addition like that is enough for this bag to make the list. The ill-placed, almost vulgar pelt of raccoon fur adorning the front only makes matters more grisly. On Luisa Via Roma for $1,754.

5) Roberto Cavalli Diva Python and Calf-Hair Shoulder Bag: Sometimes divas try too hard to be fabulous, and that’s the very problem with this piece of exotic overkill. Zebra-stripy calf-hair, brown python, and too-fussy hardware make for a luxury bag that looks anything but elegant. On Net-a-Porter for $1,925.

Pretty In Pink

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1) Michael Kors Gia Ostrich-Embossed Leather Satchel: From the man who gave me fuchsia fever, this ostrich-stamped top-handle has a classic silhouette and gutsy color, so you can never, ever call it boring. Available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus for $895.

2) Stella McCartney Fold-Over Falabella Tote: I thought I had washed my hands of the over-copied Falabella for good. That is, until I saw it in electrifying fuchsia. This changes everything, and the new convertible boxy-top-handle into slouchy-fold-over style doesn’t hurt either. Available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus for $1,095.

3) Anya Hindmarch Marano Glitter-Finish Leather Clutch: Anya proves that this season, all that glitters is pink. Hers isn’t as saturated as the rest of the bunch, but it shines even brighter. A sparkle-tastic clutch to take you through the season’s upcoming soirees and far beyond. On Net-a-Porter for $550.

4) Jimmy Choo Ubai Patent-Leather Clutch: This zippy clutch is the handbag equivalent to a burst of ultra-shiny watermelon lip gloss. A rich color like this responds well to a slick veneer. Color-block this one with a pair of very matte yet bold pumps. At Nordstrom for $650.

5) Bottega Veneta Woven Lambskin and Linen Cabat Tote: No, I will never tire of Bottega Veneta’s weave, especially when the Cabat comes in an alluring mix of linen and leather. I especially won’t grow weary when it comes in a magenta-bubblegum shade (infused with ivory so it’s not too overwhelming) that’s so Techicolor you almost forget about the exquisite craftsmanship. At Neiman Marcus for $6,850.

Style Inspiration: 5 Ways to Wear Jeffrey Campbell ‘Lita’ Booties

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Style Inspiration: What to Wear to a Dinner Party

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Many Faces of Guess Who!!! President Patricia McKinney

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Just had to do it!!!!

Miriam Haskell for Decades: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Union

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Out of the Uptown/Downtown collection, the Mulberry earrings ($323), gunmetal-plated filigrees with pyrite teardrops, are dramatic and spunky; the slinky crystal and pyrite-decked Mercer necklace ($750) is modern-meets-antique perfection; and the Swarovski crystal-covered Stanton ring ($300) is statement-cocktail at its finest. The Broadway bracelet ($650), a paisley-motif explosion of gold-plated layers, glass pearls, and crystals, is as decadent as the pearl-wrapped Cortlandt hoop earrings ($225) are concise.

Decades' founder Cameron Silver is the authority on vintage fashion - whether you're a Haskell collector or retro fashion-lover, you need to get your hands on a few of these gorgeous pieces.

Types Of Coughs

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Cough is a commonly seen health condition and although it becomes troublesome, it is, in fact, a reflex which keeps a person’s throat and air passages clear of mucus, irritants such as foreign particles and microbes. Coughing occurs in mainly three phases. Inhalation is followed by a forceful exhalation and a consequent violent release of air from the lungs with the opening of glottis. Usually accompanied by a distinctive sound, cough can be voluntary as well as involuntary. If one is found coughing frequently, it might indicate the presence of a disease. So, instead of suppressing it with cough suppressants, it is advisable to consult the doctor to avoid further complications. This article entails a list of different types of coughs one might suffer from.

Different Kinds Of Coughs

Chesty Cough
Considered to be a symptom of chest congestion, chesty cough is another common category of cough. A person suffering from cold or influenza usually suffers from chesty cough, which contains a lot of phlegm. This cough is said to be useful since it coughs out the phlegm from the chest, lungs and air passages of the excess mucus. If the phlegm continues to remain in the chest, it can lead to high fever as well as vomiting. Usually, physicians suggest an expectorant in this case, which thins down the phlegm and makes coughing it up simpler.

Whooping Cough
This category of cough is caused by a bacterial infection and is highly contagious. Commonly prevalent among children, whooping cough is characterized by a long spell of coughing in which the sufferer cannot breathe adequately. At times, the coughing becomes so intense that it leads to dry heaving or vomiting and in extreme cases causes the blood vessels of the eye to break.

Chronic Cough
Chronic cough is mostly seen in people suffering from certain health conditions such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or bronchitis. In such a case, a person coughs involuntarily and this is said to be the body’s response to inflamed or blocked air passages. It is also the body’s own mechanism to exchange oxygen. Chronic cough differs according to the health condition that the person is suffering. For instance, if a person is suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the cough may be dry and raspy, while in case of cystic fibrosis, the cough may be full of phlegm.

Asthma & Allergies
A person suffering from asthma generally experiences a dry, non-productive cough, which is usually accompanied by a wheeze or crackling sound. Even in case of allergy, which is caused due to the constriction of air passages by pollutants such as pollen, cigarette smoke, animal dander or products with a strong fragrance, one experiences coughing spells similar to asthma. Asthma as well as allergy can be cured by an inhaler or long-term treatment, with the help of corticosteroids.

Common Cold Cough
When a person is suffering from common cold or influenza, he first experiences a spell of non-productive cough followed by a productive one. First, the viruses invade the lung, and the lining of the respiratory tract is impaired. The mucus secretion gets affected and now the mucus becomes stickier and clings to the lungs. It cannot be detached easily and coughing can become quite exhausting. With the cold getting progressive, mucus production increases and the non-productive cough starts getting productive.

Cure For Back Pain

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You feel like a weakened warrior every Monday morning once you get up with an experience of back pain or tightness? Back pain is one of the most common of all health problems which an average man faces. It has become a plague eating up the young generation as well, making them energy-less warriors. According to the National Institute of Health USA, back pain today is the second most common neurological disorder. The first thing that people do once they get back pain is to pick up a pain killer and gulp it down with a glass of water, only to experience the same pain a few hours later. Our body works in a systematic way and any exploitation of the designed mechanism will lead to problems like back aches. The remedy to this is not medicines, but thoughtful and efficient steps. This article provides you with few effective cures for back pain.

How To Relieve Back Pain

Maintain Good Posture
Straight erect posture is the key to get rid of any form of back pain. Good posture can reduce our chances of back pain. We slump because our back muscles are tired of holding us up straight, and this lack of energy of the back muscle is because of the bad posture in which we sit, stand, walk and carry ourselves. If you want to get rid of your back pain, it is vital for you to shift to the right posture of carrying your body.

Weight Loss
Weight loss is another effective measure that you can take up to get rid of all your back problems. Extra weight will always lead to different types of back problems. An excessive weight becomes impossible for our lower part of the body to balance leading to stressful back. You need to start working seriously towards maintaining healthy weight for your body structure.

Stretching
The kind of a mechanical life we lead, we hardly get any time to provide some sort of exercise to our body. This so called ‘comfortable’ life can also be one of the problems of back pain and other back related traumas in near future. It is very important for the body parts to change position from time to time or else they will get rigid and will start paining. Therefore, to save yourself from the risk of any back problems make sure that you change your position or stretch your back and limbs constantly.

Workout
Exercise is the best way to get rid of any form of body problem. Join a gym, take up dance classes, learn swimming or sports like martial arts or get involved in any activity that provides movement to all your body parts. Providing a stipulated time of exercise to your body every day will prove out to be very effective against back pain.

Hot/Cold Therapy
Hot and cold therapy can also be very helpful for back pain. Heat therapy relaxes the muscles and soothes away the pain, and the cold therapy numbs down the pain and relieves the muscle from all tensions. Taking a long hot bath, heating pads and warm compresses can all work wonders for back pain. You can shift between hot and cold to get benefits from both the methods by applying heat to the pain for 15 min and then switch to cold compresses like ice-pack, frozen vegetable pack etc for another 15 minutes.

Get A Pet
Get home a dog and get rid of your back pain. It has been medically proven that owning a pet can lower down the blood pressure of a person and relieve tension. Another effective benefit of getting a pet with regard to back pain is that having a pet like a dog means you will have to take it out for a walk and play with it. This will give you enough exercise and your back and limbs enough movement for them to function freely.

Avoid Repetitious Motions
Avoid as far as possible to involve yourself repeatedly in the same kind of action or motion such as bending, twisting, turning and lifting. These continuous movements will cause stress to the back. But, if you don’t have any choice, try and be wise in your actions, like if you want to lift something get down on your knees, keep your back straight and then lift the item.

Rest
Rest taking is the ultimate remedy for your back pain condition. Most of us experience fatigue and twinges in our back but hardly anyone stops and give some rest to the back. Make it a point that whenever you feel tired in your back and you feel a twinge, slow down and if possible sit down and take some rest before moving forward. Providing rest is a way of respecting the respond of the body which is necessary for the health of the body.

Dehydration Facts

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Dehydration is not simply the loss of water from the body. Along with the water, dehydration also leads to the depletion of several essential minerals classified as electrolytes. As a result of dehydration, the water content of the body gets so low that the vital activities within the body cannot be carried out. Therefore, the body lapses into a state of lethargy, loss of energy and loss of strength. If the body is not hydrated in time then it can even result in death. To prevent dehydration, the natural solution, of course, is to drink plenty of water. Especially during summer and exercising, which leads to excessive loss of water due to sweating, water should be drunk in large quantities to replenish the body. You should also know that other than water no other type of fluid, apart from juices, will be of much help to combat dehydration. For more detailed information, read the dehydration facts given below.

Facts On Dehydration

•The excessive loss of bodily fluid is defined as dehydration. On an average, the body loses about two and a half liters of body water every day through breathing, sweating and urinating. Any strenuous activity, physical and emotional stress leads to more loss of fluids.

•Overweight people need to drink more water compared to a person with normal weight to prevent dehydration. While a person with normal weight needs to drink eight to twelve glasses of water every day, those who are obese should drink an extra glass of water for every eleven kilograms of excess weight.

•Dinking plenty of water, in addition to preventing dehydration, also helps in burning fat as it increases the rate of metabolism and flushes out the toxins from the body.

•Dehydration can be caused by the loss of a mere 2% to 5% of the body fluid. This leads to mild dehydration. A loss of 6% to 10% of fluid leads to moderate dehydration and a loss of 11% or more is classed as severe dehydration.

•Dehydration of only 3% can cause depletion of the body strength by 10% and loss of speed by 8%. So, it is very necessary to constantly drink water even when one is not thirsty.

•More than 15% of dehydration can prove to be fatal.

•Mild dehydration can be identified by symptoms like thirst, weakness, tiredness, dark urine, low volume of urine, dry mouth, dizziness and headache. The symptoms of moderate and severe dehydration are no output of urine, fainting, extreme lethargy and sheepishness and sunken eyes.

•Keeping the body protected from dehydration by drinking plenty of water is said to cut the risks of several types of cancer. It is said that drinking at least five glasses of water cuts down the risk of breast cancer by 79%, bladder cancer by less than 50%, and colon cancer by 45 %. Staying hydrated is also said to ease back and joint pain by 80%.

•Dehydration can put enormous pressure on the liver and kidneys to flush out toxins and other waste products. As such during dehydration there are more chances of liver and kidney damage.

•Alcoholic and caffeine-based beverages and sodas cannot cure dehydration. These drinks can, in fact, cause more harm as they increase the thirst.

Now that you know all the facts related to dehydration, head straight towards the kitchen or your refrigerator and guzzle down a glass of water; lest you become a victim of it.

Creative ART

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Knock Out Cosmetics

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Black & Blue

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What's In Your Bulb?

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Fall Trend Talk: Spectator Shoes?

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Try a Trend: Driving Gloves

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1. Nordstrom Fingerless Driving Gloves, $78.

2. Carolina Amato Gloves Driving Gloves, Yellow, $149.

3. Carolina Amato Gloves, White, $149.

4. French Connection Driving Gloves, $58.

5. Bloomingdales Leather Driving Gloves, $40.

Walk This Way

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Eye See You - Eye Of The Beholder

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Try Something New For The Fall - What To Wear

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Tory Burch Multi-Jeweled Leather Cuff: A Very Tory Holiday!

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A pebbled black background (reminds me of stingray) sets the perfect scene for a compilation of icicle-esque glass crystals and majestic black cabochons. A hint of rustic brass, visible only at the piping, brings the cuff down to earth so you can wear this with everything from everyday jeans and T-shirts to that cocktail dress you can't wait to break out for your next party. All the chic and polish of something Chanel - the only thing that's missing is the big price tag.On Tory Burch for $295.

Top 5 Metallic Bags: Precious Metals

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1) Lanvin Sweet Dora Resin and Leather Box Clutch: Glitzy, not garish. A flash of gold sans overkill, Lanvin’s angular box is as elegant as can be. Engraved metal and tortoiseshell details complete this must-have clutch. On Net-a-Porter for $1,990.

2) Nancy Gonzalez Metallic Leather Tote: Metallic gone mature. A subtle blend of distressed chocolate and bronze crocodile sounds good enough to eat – and almost looks it. Nancy’s take on the tote is also understated enough for work. On Net-a-Porter for $4,000.

3) Pierre Hardy Full-Flap Metallic Clutch: Monsieur Hardy does futuristic mod better than anybody. Like a splash of moonlight, this silver-and-gunmetal bag’s optional chain-strap is fresh and unusual. The overall effect is modern and sleek. At Barneys New York for $750.

4) MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Large Metallic Leather Shoulder Tote: Kors is the king of jet-setter style, and his lower-priced line is a mainstay for easy chic. Whether you’re treating it like a carry-on or carryall, this gunmetal tote emanates both. At Nordstrom for $298.

5) Marc Jacobs Cosmic Tote: Accelerated metallics don’t get better than this surge of gold or silver. Your daily tote doesn’t have to be all black! Amp up the most ordinary of days, and add glam to your sweats with Marc’s otherworldly lambskin top-handle, lined in teal leather. Silver is available for pre-order at Marc Jacobs for $1,995.

Shine on the Go!: Metallic meets Beauty

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1) Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Wear Eye Shadow: Bobbi's award-winning cream shadow - no crease, no smear, and long wear - is infused with subtle sparkle that's classy, not trashy. Choose between alluring "Goldstone" (soft gold) and mystical "Starry Night" (an approachable navy blue) and give your lids a light wash - they are equally versatile for all skin-tones. At Sephora for $22.

2) Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in "Graphite:" The ultimate in metallic nails, leave it to Chanel and their mastermind color-concoctor, Peter Philips, to deliver. This slightly granular, super-saturated silver has the effect of luxurious sterling on your fingertips. At Nordstrom for $25.

3) By Terry Bronze Expert Brush: Thinking natural over festive? Trust By Terry's brilliant glow-perfecting brush to give you a true sun-kissed visage that has just a hint of opalescence, perfect for giving your face depth and healthiness. At Barneys New York for $56.

4) NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in "Hollywoodland:" Just as the name suggests, this color evokes true glitz and fanciful drama. Use this jumbo pencil to shed light on the inner corners of your eyes or brow bones, or blend it all over for a pale sheen. At Nordstrom for $24.

5) Bobbi Brown Metallic Lip Color: Bobbi does it again! Shimmering lips can still look sophisticated, thanks to her high-shine, multi-dimensional formula. I'm loving "Violet Glaze," a fresh pink orchid, out of the new Marrakesh Chic collection, and "Jewel Red," an unusual rosy red. At Bobbi Brown for $23.

Better Skin Starts at Night!

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1. Remove makeup. A cleansing makeup wipe like Ole Henriksen Truth to Go Wipes or Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Brightening Facial Towelettes will remove powder, foundation, lipstick, blush, and most eye makeup. For tough-to-remove makeup like mascara or waterproof liner, an oil-based remover will do the trick (as will plain ole baby oil).

2. Cleanse. To get rid of any excess makeup and dirt accumulated throughout the day, you’ll need a cleanser that gets your skin clean without stripping it of its natural oils. Your cleanser of choice will depend on your skin type, but ones like Fresh Soy Face Cleanser and Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser work on all skin types.

And if you really want to get things clean (six times cleaner than your bare hands), try the Clarisonic Skincare Brush. You’ll notice an improvement in skin texture and tone as well because your skincare products will penetrate the skin more effectively.

3. Treat. A treatment for your specific skincare issue is an integral part of your routine. If you have acne, try a spot treatment containing 10% benzoyl peroxide (if you’re a teen) or 2% salicylic acid (if you’re an adult–it’s less drying).

For hyperpigmentation a skin lightener containing either hydroquinone or kojic acid will come into play to help improve skin tone over time.

4. Moisturize. Regardless of your skin type, the skin needs moisture to increase lipid (cells that have moisture binding properties) levels, boost collagen production (what gives skin its youthful appearance), and to increase cell turnover (the process in which dead skin cells are shed). A good nighttime moisturizer will be antioxidant-rich and will typically be thicker in consistency than your day time moisturizer.

Some to try: Reviva Labs Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester & DMAE Cream and Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer.

And there you have it—a basic night time regimen to follow. Over time and with routine use, you’ll notice an improvement in your skin texture and tone.

Nail Rock: The New Alternative to Minx

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